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Subject:Re: Shift stick extender?
From:Joel Walker
Date:Wed, 13 Nov 96 19:45:45 CST

On Wed, 13 Nov 1996 17:08:11 -0600 Lionel Tun said:
>The gear lever (or shift stick if you like) in my 4 speed 1982 bus it a bit
>of a long reach and causes left shoulder ache in traffic. Is this a common
>problem? Do you find yourself moving the seat forward because of this?
>Is it possible/easy to either get a longer lever or bolt on an extension to
>the normal one?

yes. Gene Berg sells one in the U.S. but it makes the 3rd gear stretch a
looong reach. i chose the "short shift" kit ($20) to DEcrease the amount
of movement between gears. i highly recommend it.

joel